Bruce A. Bergner

The Poetics of Stage Space

The Theory and Process of Theatre Scene Design

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book analyzes theatre scene design through the powers and characteristics of physical space. Physical space is central to creative composition in the theatre, but the author extends the reach of the book to individuals concerned with spatial design--architects, interior designers, industrial designers, artists and other performers. A theory is presented on how design, and its creative process, echo the process of human awareness and action. The book covers an array of considerations for the theatre designer--the observable features of given physical spaces, their layout, detailing and atmosphere--and presents these features from the points of view of various disciplines. There are chapters on the "physics" of space, the "geography" of space and the "music" of space. The author also speaks to the less tangible qualities sensed more personally, such as the "spirituality" or the "psyche" of space. A discussion of the collaborative process of creating space is included. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland & Co Inc
• Seitenzahl: 182
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 750g
• ISBN-13: 9780786475414
• ISBN-10: 0786475412
• Artikelnr.: 37743048

Autorenporträt

Bruce A. Bergner is a professional theatre scene designer and teaches theatre design at the University of Colorado-Boulder. He lives in Longmont, Colorado.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Preface Introduction: Composition Part One. Seeing
1.
Fundamentals
2.
The Theatre Artist
3.
Physics
4.
Geography
5.
Geometry
6.
Aesthetics
7.
Music
8.
History
9.
The Connective Thread Part Two. Knowing 10.
The Soul of Space 11.
The Anthropology of Space 12.
Metaspatial Design 13.
The Appraisal of Space Part Three. Making 14.
The Ritual of Making 15.
Designing Part Four. Being Bibliography Index